State University of New York at New Paltz
New Paltz, New York · Public · 6,086 undergraduates
Of 40 programs with reported earnings, 32 leave graduates out-earning a typical New York high-school graduate (about $35,746/yr) and 8 fall short. Another 37 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $10,541 |
| $30k to $48k | $13,969 |
| $48k to $75k | $20,178 |
| $75k to $110k | $21,937 |
| $110k and up | $26,256 |
| All families (average) | $18,809 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $55,378 | +$19,632 | clears the bar | $15,000 | 0.8 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $53,267 | +$17,521 | clears the bar | $17,875 | 1 yr |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | Bachelor's Degree | $47,453 | +$11,707 | clears the bar | $19,332 | 1.7 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Bachelor's Degree | $60,371 | +$24,625 | clears the bar | $20,674 | 0.8 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Master's Degree | $71,542 | +$35,796 | clears the bar | $20,500 | 0.6 yrs |
| Sociology | Bachelor's Degree | $51,290 | +$15,544 | clears the bar | $20,941 | 1.3 yrs |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's Degree | $45,024 | +$9,278 | clears the bar | $20,250 | 2.2 yrs |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $60,929 | +$25,183 | clears the bar | $18,500 | 0.7 yrs |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | Bachelor's Degree | $60,112 | +$24,366 | clears the bar | $20,500 | 0.8 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $57,203 | +$21,457 | clears the bar | $15,250 | 0.7 yrs |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's Degree | $43,834 | +$8,088 | clears the bar | $16,500 | 2 yrs |
| Marketing | Bachelor's Degree | $64,993 | +$29,247 | clears the bar | $17,250 | 0.6 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $67,626 | +$31,880 | clears the bar | $22,042 | 0.7 yrs |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's Degree | $103,020 | +$67,274 | clears the bar | $23,250 | 0.3 yrs |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $89,504 | +$53,758 | clears the bar | $18,750 | 0.3 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 40 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 32% of students receive Pell grants · 72% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.